FAA Network Installer: Modernize the National Airspace

Peraton; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to join our team supporting the FAA and BNATCS program. You will help maintain and enhance the network infrastructure behind mission-critical aviation systems, ensuring uptime, performance, and security.

This role requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities and residence in or near Cleveland, OH. You will install and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, support SD-WAN, and test fiber cabling with OTDR tools.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience (or equivalent combination: Master’s 6+, Associate’s 10+, HS diploma 12+)
• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies
• Experience with TDM-to-IP migrations and modern IP-based networking
• Solid understanding of SD-WAN, fiber optics, and wireless LAN/WAN technologies
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios)
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics
• Experience with fiber testing tools (e.g., OTDR)
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure the uptime, performance, and security of FAA network infrastructure
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
• Support SD-WAN solutions across distributed environments
• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cabling (single-mode and multi-mode)
• Perform fiber testing using OTDR and certification tools
• Monitor systems daily, analyze logs, and respond to incidents
• Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers, escalating as needed
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records

Skills

Network infrastructure

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

Routing protocols

Cisco/Juniper gear

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

SolarWinds

Nagios

OTDR

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to join our team supporting the FAA and BNATCS program. You will help maintain and enhance the network infrastructure behind mission-critical aviation systems, ensuring uptime, performance, and security.

This role requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities and residence in or near Cleveland, OH. You will install and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, support SD-WAN, and test fiber cabling with OTDR tools.